Is Deltamin (VAN) Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Deltamin (VAN)? Is Deltamin (VAN) safe for nursing mother and child? Does Deltamin (VAN) extracts into breast milk? Does Deltamin (VAN) has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Deltamin (VAN) influence milk supply or can Deltamin (VAN) decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Deltamin (VAN) lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Deltamin (VAN) is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of Deltamin (VAN) may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Deltamin (VAN) may cause moderate to high side effects or may affect milk supply in lactating mother.
- Our suggestion is to use safer alternate options rather than using Deltamin (VAN) .
- It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using Deltamin (VAN) Vs not using Deltamin (VAN) And continue breastfeeding.
- While using Deltamin (VAN) Its must to monitor child for possible reactions. It is also important to understand that side effects vary largely based on age of breastfed child and time of medication in addition to dosage.
- Score calculated using the DrLact safety Version 1.2 model, this score ranges from 0 to 8 and measures overall safety of drug in lactation. Scores are primarily calculated using publicly available case studies, research papers, other scientific journals and publically available data.
Answer by Dr. Ru: About Deltamin (VAN) usage in lactation
Deltamin (VAN) is a psycho-stimulant drug, which avoidance while BF is desirable.
Alternate Drugs for Psychostimulants and Nootropics. ATC N06B
Amphetamine(Unsafe)
Caffeine(Low Risk)
Atomoxetine(Unsafe)
Modafinil(Unsafe)
Armodafinil(Unsafe)
Citicoline(Safe)
Clobenzorex(Unsafe)
Deanol(Unsafe)
Pemoline(Unsafe)
Piracetam(Low Risk)
Pirisudanol Dimaleate(Unsafe)
Pyritinol(Low Risk)
Metamfetamine Hydrochloride(Unsafe)
Lisdexamfetamine Mesilate(Low Risk)
Amfetamine(Unsafe)
Methylphenidate-Hcl(Safe)
Dexamfetamine Sulfate(Low Risk)
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate(Low Risk)
Guaranine(Low Risk)
Betanamin(Unsafe)
Methyltheobromine(Low Risk)
Theine(Low Risk)
Tomoxetine(Unsafe)